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11th January 2012, 11:40 AM
#1
Mush??
Yesterday on our local radio station,Liverpool and Southampton cruise terminals were being discussed a caller called Southampton people "Mushes".The radio presener asked what it meant the caller did'nt know.We know why we are called "Scousers" why are people fromSo'ton called "Mushes"????.
Regards.
Jim.B.
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11th January 2012, 04:38 PM
#2
the poor of southampton couldn't afford cars so had to use dog sleds. haha alf

Backsheesh runs the World
people talking about you is none of your business
R397928
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11th January 2012, 07:32 PM
#3
Mush

Originally Posted by
Jim Brady
Yesterday on our local radio station,Liverpool and Southampton cruise terminals were being discussed a caller called Southampton people "Mushes".The radio presener asked what it meant the caller did'nt know.We know why we are called "Scousers" why are people fromSo'ton called "Mushes"????.
Regards.
Jim.B.
I think its because having all those liners the residents were drunk all the time and used to say
I mushn't do this
I mushn't do that
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11th January 2012, 07:57 PM
#4
I doubt whether anyone in Southampton could answer that question. Just to add to the fun,"What's on then mush? Hows the Nipper?" You've got to be a Spike Islander to appreciate that one.
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11th January 2012, 08:32 PM
#5
Apparently:
Apparently:
Mush: Word used by folk on the end of sentances, usually in greeting or acknowledging the presence of someone.
Mush: Is an old Romany word, meaning "my good friend".
"All right, mush?" Has become old-fashioned. 'Mate' has taken its place.
OR: The act of placing one's hand on another person's face and pushing the person backwards.
OR: Townie slang for one's friend, or associate.
"Alright, mush?"
OTHERS:
A Person Who Brings Bad Luck:
Don't Let Jay Pick A Horse He's A Mush.
It is also another word for a camels vagina...apparently...
"Alright mush?"
"Hello Dave, how are ya mush?"
Southampton: Us Southampton Mushes know how to shut that Pompey lot up:
MUSH: A Yankee townie. A Boston-area/New England version of a redneck.
Can be used by mushes as a term of endearment, like "bro." Also known as a "divya," which is an expression used by mushes to mean "awesome." "Divya, mush!" means "Awesome, dude!"
Matt Damon's character in "Good Will Hunting" is a mush.
"What's up, mush?"
"Nuthin' much, Ralphie. Just drinkin' these Millahs."
"Divya, mush!"
More on Southampton at: Southampton - Uncyclopedia, the content-free encyclopedia
K.
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11th January 2012, 08:43 PM
#6
Good job we've got a sense of humour.
Better a Southampton scum than a Pompey skate.
At least scum rises to the top.Look where Southampton's Footy team is then look where Pompey is.
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11th January 2012, 10:42 PM
#7
Mush

Originally Posted by
Keith at Tregenna
Apparently:
It is also another word for a camels vagina...apparently...
K.
Well there we have it then, I knew the girls in Southampton reminded me of something (I'd read about!)
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12th January 2012, 01:32 AM
#8
Probable because they were known Mush Divers.OOPPS
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12th January 2012, 08:56 AM
#9
Good morning Mr. Hawken.
Having ben born in Pompey, I've heard us described as 'Pompey bar-stewards, Pompey gits' and several other names, but 'skate' is a new one on me, is this a complimentary term? Perhaps I've been absent for too long. And as for Fratton Park, I'm not surprised considering the comings and goings of managers and financiers. Better to be a .Pompeyite, or even a Gosport Turk' rather than a Southampton Cunard Yank!!
Now go and stand in the corner for 2 fortnights and go without your tea.
Colin--ex mud-lark, (if you are as old as me, you'll know what they are)
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12th January 2012, 09:07 AM
#10

Originally Posted by
Colin Hawken
Good job we've got a sense of humour.

Better a Southampton scum than a Pompey skate.

At least scum rises to the top.Look where Southampton's Footy team is then look where Pompey is.

Collin Mate when Pompey get this New Owner look out, and you have to admit watching Portsmouth FC is more exiting than Coranation Street, Will we survive anouther Owner and for how long???????????
:
George
in Southampton
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